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GlossaryCaspase-9

enzyme initiating programmed cell death in response to damage

Caspase-9 is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the process of apoptosis, which is the programmed cell death essential for maintaining healthy tissue and organ function. It is activated in response to cellular stress or damage and initiates a cascade of events leading to the orderly dismantling of the cell. This enzyme is also known as Apoptotic protease Mch-6 and is vital for preventing the accumulation of damaged or potentially cancerous cells.

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research Effects of Finasteride on Apoptosis and Regulation of the Human Hair Cycle

21 citations, January 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

Finasteride affects hair growth by changing caspase and XIAP levels, potentially treating hair diseases.

research Endocrinology and Metabolism News, August 2005: Effects of Finasteride on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Tissues

6 citations, August 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Finasteride causes temporary cell death in BPH tissues.

research Apoptotic Cells Represent a Dynamic Stem Cell Niche Governing Proliferation and Tissue Regeneration

25 citations, June 2021 in “Developmental Cell”

Dying cells can help with faster healing and new hair growth by releasing a growth-promoting molecule.

research Chemoprevention of Smoke-Induced Alopecia in Mice by Oral Administration of L-Cystine and Vitamin B6

41 citations, March 2007 in “Journal of dermatological science”

Taking L-cystine and vitamin B6 can prevent hair loss caused by smoke in mice.

research Partial Purification and Characterization of Two Distinct Types of Caspases from Human Epidermis

28 citations, September 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Two distinct caspases in human skin help with cell death and skin formation.

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community Hair loss causes are still a myth.

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The conversation discusses the complexity of hair loss causes, suggesting that DHT sensitivity alone doesn't fully explain it. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and dutasteride.